A flagstone path leads the viewer from the brick paver patio to a swing and circular fountain.
Photo of a backyard garden in Detroit with with path and brick pavers.

G A R D E N - Pacific Northwest

Lore Patterson

Bainbridge Island Garden | photo: Lore Patterson
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Seattle with brick pavers.

Casual Elegance in Westchester County, NY

Westover Landscape Design

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Eleganter Stadtgarten

besgen Landschaftsarchitektur

Photo of a small traditional side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in Bonn with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a stone fence.

Small Fairy Fountain Basin

Magic Garden Dreams

One of the small fountainscapes we offer.
Photo of a small tropical backyard full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and brick pavers.

Domino Farm

LRM Architectural Design

Design ideas for a country backyard formal garden in New Orleans with a garden path and brick pavers.

Beach Contemporary

Living Gardens Landscape Design

Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Orange County with brick pavers and a vertical garden.

Salem Townhouse

Sudbury Design Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Boston with a garden path and brick pavers.

Park Hill Backyard Firepit

Landscape Connection

Denver backyard firepit photo courtesy of landscape connection
Inspiration for a traditional backyard garden in Denver with a fire feature and brick pavers.

Fulham Park Gardens - No Grass!

The London Gardener Ltd

We worked with Darren Oldfield Architects and Imperfect Interiors as part of a period house renovation. Our clients wanted a low maintenance garden that they could use all year round. We used pleached trees, installed an bespoke oak pergola and planted a mix of evergreens and multi-stems plants to soften the structures and give the garden privacy. We were asked to disguise the gym/office and this was done by painting it a dark grey green so that it became hidden and part of the garden.

Traditional Backyard Landscape w. Pergola

Harmony Design Northwest

Backyard renovation with a new pergola and traditional English style garden to compliment the Tudor home in Portland's Hillsdale neighborhood.
Mid-sized traditional backyard full sun formal garden in Portland with with flowerbed, brick pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Covington Farmhouse

Smoketree Landscape

Driveway entrance into the property. Brick columns with copper gas lanterns flank either side of the brick paved entrance.
Photo of a mid-sized country front yard partial sun driveway in New Orleans with brick pavers.

Modern Andersonville Oasis

Himsben Design Studio, LLC

In this urban context, we were tasked with finding a low-maintenance landscape solution for our client who travels extensively for work. Our award-winning design created a new seating area centered around a fire pit with bench seating and built-in LED lights to create a destination in the landscape. Our design incorporated low-maintenance materials and hearty plantings to create a serene escape from the city that requires very little upkeep. Large planters display seasonal annuals and frame the raised deck area.

Family Farmhouse

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Salt Lake City with a vegetable garden and brick pavers.

Concrete Pavers Walkway

KS Hardscapes

Concrete Pavers Walkway with accent border.
Inspiration for a front yard garden in Portland Maine with with path and brick pavers.

Wall Fountain

Garden Architecture

Small eclectic backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and brick pavers for spring.

Islington formal garden and playground

Nordland Landscapes

his formal garden was designed to resemble the lines of a cello. The large lawn is edged in a reclaimed yellow stock brick and laid on edge in a sweeping curve and surrounded by traditional planting and large trees. To split the garden into two, we used trellis to screen the children’s play area at the rear of the garden from the rest of the outdoor space. The trellis gives a degree of privacy but also allows the children to be visible whilst playing in the rear play area. The play frame was designed and built by Nordland Landscapes based on a wish list from the client’s children. The brief was to include overhead monkey bars, high enough to be challenging but not high enough to be dangerous, a slide, trapeze bars set far enough apart so as to be able to do tumble turns on and cater for the varying heights of the three children. The client also requested a den or play house to hang out in and play in all-year-round.

Farmhouse Landscape

Photo of a large country front yard partial sun driveway for fall in Minneapolis with brick pavers and with path.

Landscape, Environmental Concepts

Environmental Concepts

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Las Vegas with with raised garden bed and brick pavers.

Goodwood Residence (Front Yard)

Smith + Baker

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun driveway in Other with brick pavers.

Garden Design Ideas with Brick Pavers

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.